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FEATURED ARTIST: AVA LUNA

FEATURED ARTIST: AVA LUNA

Ava Luna is a professional henna and visual artist born and raised on Vancouver Island and new to the Comox ...
DEEP BLUE

DEEP BLUE

It is amazing to stand on the shores of Comox Lake and consider the vast amount of water it contains. With a ...

One of our community’s most crucial water sources is right under our feet.

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FORTUNE FLAVOURS THE BOLD 

FORTUNE FLAVOURS THE BOLD 

Many people living in the Comox Valley develop a sense of adventure. We are blessed by forests, beaches, ...

Add depth and novelty to the summer season by branching out from your standard wine selection.

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GENERATION GAP

GENERATION GAP

In 1927, it was a day like any other for Peter Bardesonno as he clocked in alongside his father Jossepi for ...

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WHEREVER HELP IS NEEDED

WHEREVER HELP IS NEEDED

For two decades it traveled and camped with couples and families, as most RVs do, but for the past 10 years the ...

Celebrating 10 years in the Valley, the Comox Bay Care Society’s mobile Care-A-Van continues to drive forth positive values in our community.

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ADAPT OR DIE

ADAPT OR DIE

The world of photography is broad and has no boundaries. Perhaps this is why so many people are drawn to it. But ...

Boomer Jerritt’s long history with photography represents the unique combination of skills needed to succeed in a saturated industry.

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REMARKABLE SOFTNESS

REMARKABLE SOFTNESS

What is yarn bombing? Some people call it art. Others call it craft. Some call it a nuisance and a waste of ...

Yarn bombing, the spontaneous act of applying textiles in public spaces, liberates both artist and observer from expectation.

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AN ISLAND OF SOUND

AN ISLAND OF SOUND

Standing in the golden hayfields that roll down to the ocean’s edge, I look over the sparkling water to the ...

Now 38 years in, the team behind the Hornby Festival continues to do world-class their own way.

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BENEATH THE HIGH

BENEATH THE HIGH

When it comes to doing drugs, Adam isn’t interested in getting high. “I’m a busy man,” the 49 year-old creative ...

Microdosing has become popular in places like Silicon Valley to increase productivity and creativity. Can taking a hit expand our thinking, or will it just mess with our minds?

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